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What Really Happened During Kazakhstan’s Internet Blackout?

GizModo VR

As protests erupted across the massive Central Asian nation of Kazakhstan on Wednesday, the government resorted to extreme measures, enforcing a wide-scale internet blackout lasting at least eight hours, blocking news and social media access in the former Soviet state. Eventually, scenes of chaos and burnt vehicles… Read more.

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Google warns of 'hermit spyware' infecting Android and iOS devices

Mashable VR

Just last week, cybersecurity firm Lookout reported the use of Hermit by agents working in the governments of Kazakhstan, Syria, and Italy. SEE ALSO: Spyware meant to track terrorists was used against journalists and activists, too. More than 10,000 intercepted targets are purported to be handled daily in Europe alone.

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EON Reality Expands its rollout in Kazakhstan targeting national rollout with 10,000 Tailored Courses with the Launch of Spatial AI Center and EON AI Autonomous Agents

EON Reality

“Empowering Kazakhstan’s Future: EON Reality Revolutionizes Education with XR and AI Innovations.” ” IRVINE, CA – February 25, 2024 – EON Reality, a global leader in immersive learning technologies, is thrilled to announce the launch of a groundbreaking educational initiative in Kazakhstan.

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What is Hermit spyware and how do you protect yourself from it?

Mashable VR

According to TAG, these attacks and malware are used by RCS Lab , an Italian company that says it works with governments (its tagline is that they "provide technological solutions and give technical support to the Lawful Enforcement Agencies worldwide.") But why did the attacks happen?

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VR Creates the Trainer That Never Retires, with Immerse’s James Watson & Justin Parry

XR for Business Podcast

That’s the kind of training opportunities VR training platforms like Immerse are able to offer with the technology at their disposal. He now oversees the delivery of all technology and VR content across the organization. James Watson and Justin Parry drop in to talk about all the other opportunities the tech presents businesses.

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VR Creates the Trainer That Never Retires, with Immerse’s James Watson & Justin Parry

XR for Business Podcast

That’s the kind of training opportunities VR training platforms like Immerse are able to offer with the technology at their disposal. He now oversees the delivery of all technology and VR content across the organization. James Watson and Justin Parry drop in to talk about all the other opportunities the tech presents businesses.

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New HTC Vive Releases For The Week Of 10/30/16

UploadVR Between Realities podcast

Fancy Tangram VR, from Kazakhstan, AS at The GrandTech. You’ll use weapons from different worlds and times, using magic and technology to take on enemies. There’s a variance of play modes , including endless runner and action adventure, with a narrated story mode connecting them. It’s cheap, consider checking it out.

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